In this episode, I chat with Peter Bronstein, a radio show host and founder of Legal Stepz. Peter shares why he became a lawyer, driven by a desire for fairness, and narrates his journey from in-house counsel to successful independent practice. Discover compelling stories of his career highs, advice for aspiring lawyers, and insights on challenges faced by small businesses today, including navigating new regulations like the Corporate Transparency Act. It’s a must-listen for anyone interested in legal careers and business law!
Highlights:
- Defense of a young Bitcoin exchange owner.
- Making the leap to start a solo practice: motivations and challenges.
- Importance of understanding law practice management before going solo.
- Early strategies for building a new practice.
- Challenges faced by small businesses in 2024.
- Corporate Transparency Act: new regulatory requirements for businesses.
- Value of regulations discussed.
- Importance of legal expenses: “Pay me now or pay me 10 times later.”
- Transition to radio show host and purpose behind Ask Brian.
- Highs and lows of a legal career: litigation victories and bankruptcy heartbreaks.
The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.
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Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter @Kathryn1 or Mastodon @[email protected].